The shoe retains the classic design of the Air Jordan 3 silhouette with its mid-top construction and the elephant print detailing on the heel area and the edge of the toe box. It features a nubuck upper which is predominantly covered in a purple hue while the midsole and outsole combine light blue, white, and a deep blue in a block pattern. The shoe also has Atomic Pink accents on the lace eyelets and branding details further adding to the color palette.
The best thing about the Jordan 3 Retro Purple Dust (GS) is the use of Nike Air cushioning technology in the midsole to help provide responsive cushioning on the foot, further enhancing comfort. The grade school-sized shoe was released at the retail price of $140 in October 2016.